The concert's park setting is located on White River Parkway, between Nichols and
Tillotson avenues.

Conducted by AHB President Charles Routh, and AHB music director Roger McConnell, the full concert band will offer a varied program featuring guest vocalist Terry Whitt Bailey and instrumentalist ensembles from a few of the band sections, according to a release.

Those attending should take lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

NAACP to meet Thursday evening

MUNCIE — The Muncie Chapter of the NAACP will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, in the Ivy Tech Fisher Building auditorium, 345 S. High St., after a 5:30 p.m. executive board meeting.

Free workshop to help with financial recovery

MUNCIE — The Freedom House of Muncie will offer a financial recovery workshop 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Serenity Club, 1218 S. Brotherton. The free workshop will be led by Maria Hoyt from Prime Trust Federal Credit Union. Pizza will be served. Reservations; 765-289-9021

Tickets available for BSU Centennial Celebration kickoff

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with “Cardinal” red carpet activities, followed by the 7:30 p.m. premiere of the student-produced Centennial documentary, “From Normal to Extraordinary: Ball State’s First Century,” with live accompaniment by the Ball State Symphony Orchestra. A street party will follow at 9 p.m., featuring live music and food trucks on Riverside Avenue.

For tickets, call the Emens Box Office at 765-285-1539 or toll free at 877-99-EMENS.

Events reflecting the Centennial theme, “Beneficence: Proud Past and Bright Future,” will continue through the 2018-19 academic year with a variety of event, including art exhibitions, musical events, speaking engagements and theater performances, according to a release.

Church to offer GriefShare program

HARTFORD CITY — A new 13-week GriefShare program will begin Aug. 14 at Grace United Methodist Church. Afternoon meetings will be 2-4 p.m. and evening meetings 7:30-9 p.m. The meetings will take place in the church library, and will be led by Joan Shrader and Sharon Parker.

GriefShare is a combination prayer/video series/discussion group. There is a $15 charge for the grief workbook. Registration: Grace UMC office, 765-348-2801.